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for older adults

Build resilience 9 June 2021

Led by Jordan, this 30-minute session is for older adults who are looking to build resilience. Today is all about upper and lower body strength work. The goal is to move slowly and with control, focusing on your technique and full range of motion. Slow moving strength work helps build stronger and more resilient muscles and joints, which means you’ll have less chance of injuring yourself when performing dynamic exercises and when moving around in everyday life. You’ll also feel stronger! The slower you move, the more your muscles have to stay engaged against the force of gravity, which will help strengthen them and build bodily control. So take today’s session slowly to build upper and lower body resilience!

We’d love to have your comments on this workout to build resilience. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Fit For Good YouTube Channel! Please do consider donating to Fit For Good to help us continue to provide FREE sessions.

What is Fit For Good?

Research supports the fact that regular exercise is vital to good health and helps control the ageing process. Fit For Good sessions are specifically designed to help men and women over 60 take more control over how they age, and enjoy becoming more mobile, stable and socially active.

Although we all understand that exercise is essential for living well into old age, it’s hard to find a way to make it part of daily life. Fit For Good sessions aim to help you enjoy healthier, happier ageing. Our professional trainers guide you. During each workout, you gain strength, balance, flexibility and stamina. You work at your own pace and your own ability – although it’s always good to push yourself just slightly to gain maximum benefit.

3 Comments

  1. Audrey on June 10, 2021 at 10:51 am

    Thanks Jordan did you miss a weight exercise in the 2nd group?!!



    • Jordan+Burns on June 10, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      Aha you noticed! I only realised after I finished filming and was wondering who would spot it first!!



  2. Audrey on June 22, 2021 at 10:13 am

    Did again even if hard on the shoulders



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Fit For Good online sessions are a convenient, enjoyable way of improving your fitness and helping to increase your strength, stability and balance.

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  • Position your computer, laptop, iPad or phone on a stable surface near where you will be working. If you can get YouTube on your television, that's another option
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  • Wear loose clothing and comfortable trainers or shoes
  • Keep a glass or bottle of water to hand to ensure you stay hydrated
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